The Jaynes/Schmidt Sub-division Homes from 115 yrs.ago, Central Berkeley

This is not the oldest section of Berkeley. But it was developed during a period of rapid growth, peaking here from 1906 to 1918. A quiet, early suburban area not much impacted over the years from outside real estate interests.

Two hour parking here. But be sure to check the parking signage for street cleaning day.

About a three mile walk today with some interesting old timey things to find.

Photo above of a brown shingle craftsman house on Edith St, built in 1908, the Lottie T. Bailey House. There are many arts & crafts style houses on the tour today.

Information comes from the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Assoc.

As we walk along the tour route, identifying /house spotting, as we learn the following information for some of the houses we pass.

• Architect's name
• Year built & builder's name
• Original owner's name .
• Architectural style (Victorian, craftsman, period revival etc.)
• Possibly a human interest story from the home's past and/or a unique architectural feature or streetscape.

The above detailed information comes from the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association research and comprehensive data they have published.

We often see some of the oldest local houses, the pioneer style and Victorians, followed by, 1st bay traditional, Berkeley brown shingle, arts & crafts movement and Bernard Maybeck's signature style from the 1890s onward.